how long for engine to bed in?

[jiminy]

at what millage do the 172 engines free up?
i had to wait aprox 60k when i fitted a new engine in my old golf for it to become as good as the one i replaced.

 

[Justin182]

Aparently they just keep getting better with miles.

 

[lewisniven]

hmm, got my cup on 21k and its on 38k now, definately loosening up nicely.

 

[Fred@BTM]

when the F4R's hit 60K they go bonkers

 

[lewisniven]

 

[Munson]

Mine spiked after it's 12k service, and again at 27k...

I'm starting a new works contract on Monday so the 36k service wont be far off ffs

 

[Dubai182]

Mine's starting to come real sweet now,roughly 35k

 

[Fletcher]

My MK2 172 now on just under 62k and it now feels quicker then ever.

 

[Adey.]

its really weird how these engines are, i test drove 2 very low millage 172s and they seemed very quick but the prices on them were crazy, a mate got one traded in at the renault dealership where he works, gave me a ring to have a look, 50k on the clock and the thing was mental compared to the other two, was like its got a diff engine, it is a cup and not a normal 172 but i dnt know how much diff there is, i should be picking the car up this afternoon from the dealership yay.

 

[Munson]

^^ minus c. 90kg might have quite an effect there mate ffs.

 

[Adey.]

ffs?

for fcuk sake is that? no need for that was there

 

[Ads_172]

Lol, bit harsh Roy!

Mine's just over 60k and it felt really nice yesterday, better than usual for some reason. Wouldn't say I've felt much of a change in the 10k I've owned it though, although the ported inlet has obviously helped things recently.